Best Bernie Wagenblast Podcasts (2024)

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What's New in the 11th Edition of the MUTCD with Kathy Falk, Vice President, Kimley-Horn 31:30

37m ago31:30

31:30

Kathy Falk, Vice President with Kimley-Horn, joins the ITE Talks Transportation Podcast to discuss the newly released edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). She discusses the significant changes within the 11th edition, and highlights how the manual addresses safety concerns surrounding pedestrians and bicyclists, includi…

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Downtown Cranford Sponsoring Business Development Series 16:56

4h ago16:56

16:56

A Cranford-based organization, the UCEDC, working with Downtown Cranford and the Cranford Theater is holding a four-part series designed to give Cranford business owners tools they can use to grow their business. Mary Adelman, a business consultant with the UCEDC, will be leading one of the sessions. She's my guest this week on Cranford Radio to ta…

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Tesla Cybertrash with Ed Niedermeyer 56:03

2d ago56:03

56:03

Elon Musk’s gigantic, stainless steel, 1980s sci fi movie–inspired Cybertruck is starting to show up on city streets. Perhaps you’ve had the misfortune of seeing one rolling through your neighborhood. If not, you’ve almost certainly seen some of the vehicle’s many truly epic fails on the Internet. The Cybertruck might not work very well, but it sti…

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Cranford Public Library Director Kathy Cannarozzi 19:48

7d ago19:48

19:48

It's National Library Week and to mark the occasion my guest on this episode of the Cranford Radio podcast is Kathy Cannarozzi, the director of the Cranford Public Library. We chat about a variety of topics including her first year at the library, the plans to expand the children's section and the CPL's role as a book sanctuary.…

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Keeping New Jersey Moving – Chris Feinthel of New Jersey DOT 25:22

13d ago25:22

25:22

Often, the highway infrastructure of the state is taken for granted. We hop in our cars and drive from place to place with little thought of what’s necessary to let it happen. When something goes wrong, however, we quickly realize how fragile our infrastructure can be. Chris Feinthel, Assistant Commissioner for Operations in the New Jersey Departme…

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Keeping New Jersey Moving - Chris Feinthel of New Jersey DOT 25:22

14d ago25:22

25:22

Often, the highway infrastructure of the state is taken for granted. We hop in our cars and drive from place to place with little thought of what's necessary to let it happen. When something goes wrong, however, we quickly realize how fragile our infrastructure can be. Chris Feinthel, Assistant Commissioner for Operations in the New Jersey Departme…

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Shadows in Motion: Emergency Management Post a Solar Eclipse with Illinois DOT 13:43

14d ago13:43

13:43

This episode marks the conclusion of a two-part series delving into effective management strategies during a solar eclipse. Specifically, we focus on emergency transportation management during and following the event. With contributions from Brandon Keller, Emergency Coordinator at Illinois DOT, we glean valuable insights into navigating the seamle…

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The Texas Freeway Fight with Megan Kimble 40:14

22d ago40:14

40:14

In the 20th century, planners and policymakers smashed Interstate highways through the middle of every major city in the United States. In the 21st century, we understand the many ways that urban freeways were economic, environmental, and racial justice disasters. And yet, incredibly, the State of Texas is planning to spend over $64 billion in the …

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Interview of Eliot Duncan 1:20:13

17d ago1:20:13

1:20:13

Interview of Eliot Duncan for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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Cranford Journalist and Children's Author Dinah Dunn 13:30

24d ago13:30

13:30

You may know Dinah Dunn through her work as a writer and reporter for TAPinto Cranford. Your grade school kids may know her through the books she's written for Scholastic Books. On this week's podcast I talk to Dinah about what she's learned about Cranford since joining the online news site in September and how she writes to encourage young relucta…

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Rachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer, Caltrans – An Innovative Approach to Safety 15:12

23d ago15:12

15:12

Rachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss why the department adopted the Safe System Approach in an effort to reverse traffic fatality rates and address speed, among other safety improvements. She also explains their work with the Safe Syst…

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Rachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer, Caltrans – An Innovative Approach to Safety 15:13

23d ago15:13

15:13

Rachel Carpenter, Chief Safety Officer at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), joins the ITE Talks Transportation Podcast to discuss why the department adopted the Safe System Approach in an effort to reverse traffic fatality rates and address speed, among other safety improvements. She also explains their work with the Safe Syst…

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Amanda Kukis: FUNctional Speech + Language 19:00

28d ago19:00

19:00

When you're a parent, especially with young children, you keep a close eye on your kids. You want to give them everything they need to thrive and you're on the lookout for any areas in which they need help. It's a big moment when they say that first word, and from there advance to simple sentences and build their vocabulary. Some kids need help in …

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Car Insurance is Too Cheap 45:01

1M ago45:01

45:01

It has never been more expensive to insure a car in the United States. Today, the average annual premium for full coverage is more than $2,500, up from more than $1,700 just a few years ago. There are a lot of reasons for this—including the high price of cars, supply chain issues, and the rising frequency and severity of crashes—but no matter how y…

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Jennifer Love: Union County Daughters of Ireland 'Irishwoman of the Year' 13:07

1M ago13:07

13:07

On this St. Patrick's Day weekend we talk with Cranford resident Jennifer Love. Jennifer was named the Irishwoman of the Year by the Union County Daughters of Ireland. The honor is just one facet of her story. She is a long-time Realtor and currently manages the Westfield office of Weichert Realtors. She's also served as an advocate for Emma's Law,…

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Union County School and Cranford Businesses Partner to Aid Students with Disabilities 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

A number of Cranford business have teamed with the Work Readiness Academy, part of the Union County Educational Services Commission, to prepare students for work following their schooling. Josh Bornstein, director of the academy and a Cranford resident, joins me on the podcast this week to talk about the program. Also joining us on the episode is D…

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Shadows in Motion: Emergency Management During a Solar Eclipse 16:12

2M ago16:12

16:12

This is the first episode of a two-part series on The Stream by AASHTO where we explore effective management during a solar eclipse. This episode highlights the significance of preparation, planning, training, and effective communication. Featuring insights from Michael White, Assistant Director of the Safety and Emergency Management Division in th…

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The Power of Community Engagement in Transportation 29:01

1M ago29:01

29:01

Odessa L. Phillip, P.E., President and CEO of Assedo Consulting, LLC, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss community engagement as part of the decision-making process for transportation planning and project design, addressing the challenges of this process as well as the most effective strategies she's found. She also speaks to the…

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Live from New York with Bernie Wagenblast 45:35

2M ago45:35

45:35

In January, we held our third annual live show at Caveat on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. We were so thrilled to be in the same room as so many listeners and friends of the podcast. We were also happy to welcome Bernie Wagenblast, the voice of the New York City subway system, to The War on Cars. Bernie’s voice is instantly recognizable to millions o…

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Township Attorney Ryan Cooper 11:48

2M ago11:48

11:48

Serving as the township attorney is just one of the responsibilities of Ryan Cooper. In addition he has a law practice in town and he also serves as the chairman of the Cranford Democratic Municipal Committee. On this week's episode we learn about his role as Cranford's lawyer and his years going to high school on Sandy Hook and how he spent the fo…

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The Power of Community Engagement in Transportation – Odessa L. Phillip, PE, President and CEO, Assedo Consulting 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

Odessa L. Phillip, P.E., President and CEO of Assedo Consulting, LLC, joins the ITE Talks Transportation Podcast to discuss community engagement as part of the decision-making process for transportation planning and project design, addressing the challenges of this process as well as the most effective strategies she's found. She also speaks to the…

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Cranford's New Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch Spot: Toast City Diner 17:19

2M ago17:19

17:19

"Peace, Love & Pancakes" is the phrase Toast City Diner uses to describe themselves. Truth is, they are much more than that. The restaurant at the corner of South and Walnut avenues has a menu that offers a variety of foods from breakfast staples such as omelettes to gourmet grilled cheese. Co-owners Amy Russo and Adam Torine chat with me about the…

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Presidential Visits to Cranford 22:26

2M ago22:26

22:26

As we come to Presidents Day Weekend, we're going to go through a bit of presidential history by looking back at those men who served as president of the United States and who visited Cranford either before, during or after their terms in office. Vic Bary, a member of the Cranford Historical Society, tells about those visits and a bit about the liv…

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TEASER: Super Bowl Extra 4:00

2M ago4:00

4:00

***This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars.*** In this bonus episode, we continue the conversation we had in Episode 120 about the car ads from Super Bowl LVIII. These two didn't air during the big game, but one is a bit on an ant…

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A Conversation with AASHTO President and Wisconsin DOT Secretary, Craig Thompson 18:09

2M ago18:09

18:09

As the newly elected president of AASHTO, Wisconsin DOT Secretary Craig Thompson is committed to fortifying the workforce to construct a modern and efficient transportation system that centers the needs of all citizens. Recognizing the profound impact of transportation on our daily lives, the economy, and society at large, President Thompson looks …

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Super Bowl LVIII Roundup 41:02

2M ago41:02

41:02

In what’s become an annual tradition, we take a critical look at the car ads that aired during the Super Bowl and consider what they say about driving, culture, consumerism, and the United States… which is all the same thing, right? The big story this year is not so much which car companies chose to spend $7 million for 30 seconds of air time but w…

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Lifelong Cranford Resident Bridget Gautieri Begins Adventure in Germany 25:38

3M ago25:38

25:38

While growing up in Cranford, Bridget Gautieri may not have realized some of the things she was doing were preparing her for a journey that would lead to Germany. She was a youth leader at Calvary Lutheran Church and from sixth grade at Orange Avenue School she studied German. After getting her undergraduate degree at Roanoke College she entered Lu…

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Interview of Alexandra Burris and Emmy Pritykin 45:45

2M ago45:45

45:45

Interview of Alexandra Burris and Emmy Pritykin for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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Should SUV Ads Be Banned? 26:03

3M ago26:03

26:03

Did you ever see a car advertisement that you thought was so ridiculously irresponsible it should be banned? Well, the people at Adfree Cities, an advocacy group based in the United Kingdom, did, and they decided to do something about it. They went up against Toyota over an ad for the Toyota Hilux SUV that shows drivers ripping through sensitive na…

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Cranford YMCA Preparing to Open 14:41

3M ago14:41

14:41

Early February is the when the refurbished Centennial Avenue indoor pool and fitness center is expected to open. The facility will now be operated as the Cranford YMCA. In anticipation of the opening, Cranford Radio spoke with Greg Hatzisavvas, Vice President of Operations for the Westfield Area Y. We talk about physical changes that have been made…

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Interview of Dee Holtsclaw 2:49:52

3M ago2:49:52

2:49:52

Interview of Dee Holtsclaw for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy TOHP

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Interview of Callan Molinari 2:48:40

3M ago2:48:40

2:48:40

Interview of Callan Molinari for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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Interview of Saoirse Sawyer Eason 1:03:06

3M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Interview of Saoirse Sawyer Eason for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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Interview of Julieta Salgado 20:11

3M ago20:11

20:11

Interview of Julia Salgado for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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Interview of Cristy Road Carrera 1:48:37

3M ago1:48:37

1:48:37

Interview of Cristy Road Carrera for the NYC Trans Oral History ProjectBy NYC Trans Oral History Project

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TEASER: Delivering the Goods with Shawon and Fokhrul 11:42

3M ago11:42

11:42

This is a preview of a special bonus episode for Patreon supporters of The War on Cars! In the last episode of the podcast we spent some time with Baruch, Shawon, and their battery-swapping startup company, PopWheels. When I started working on that episode, I figured I was going to learn a lot about e-bikes, batteries, and the delivery app business…

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